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Spotlight on Rare Earths, Soybeans as US-China Trade Talks Loom
US-China trade tensions appear to have eased following news that financial leaders from the two superpowers will meet this week. Stocks in Hong Kong and Shanghai rebounded on Monday after a heavy selloff last week, amid signs that US President...
State’s entrepreneurs visit rubber centre in Thailand
ITANAGAR, 18 Oct: The delegation of entrepreneurs from Arunachal Pradesh, which is currently on a weeklong study and exposure tour in Thailand to explore opportunities for collaboration, technology transfer, and adoption of best practices in the...
Thailand's industrial confidence up for 1st time in 7 months in September
BANGKOK, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) -- Thailand's industrial confidence improved for the first time in seven months in September, supported by the new government's economic stimulus and investment promotion measures, data showed on Wednesday. The Thai...

Dentsply Sirona Spotlights Talent in Dentistry
This year, a special competition for young dentists celebrated an important milestone: the final round of the 20th Global Clinical Case Contest (GCCC), a renowned event for dental students, took place in Constance, Germany. Ten finalists presented...

Bangkok Fashion Week 2025 opens with Thai designers showcasing modern identity
Siam Paragon launched the 2025 edition of Bangkok International Fashion Week (BIFW) yesterday, presenting a series of runway shows that highlighted the work of leading Thai designers ISSUE and Greyhound Original. The event, organised in...

Miss Grand International 2025 kicks off in Thailand, CJ Opiaza wows with dance moves
Save this page for the latest Miss Grand International 2025 news and features Miss Grand International 2025 kicks off in Thailand. Photo: Screengrab from YouTube/GrandTV The stage is set for another grand spectacle as the Miss Grand International...

Thai rice prices extend slump to 18-year low
Thai prices hit lowest since October 2007, as demand from Asian, African buyers remains weak PUBLISHED : 17 Oct 2025 at 15:06 Thailand's rice export prices fell for the fifth straight week to an 18-year low, while Indian prices held near their...

Thai Airways Partners With Unilode For Advanced Uld Management: A Leap Towards Operational Excellence And Sustainability
THAI Airways, Thailand’s national airline, has named Unilode Aviation Solutions, a leader in the Unit Load Device (ULD) management, repair, and digital solutions realm, as its provider for comprehensive ULD management services. Advancing THAI...

Thailand boosts its close air support with AT-6TH Wolverines
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) formally commissioned its eight Beechcraft AT-6TH Wolverines into service on 4 September, four years after placing an order for the light attack and armed reconnaissance aircraft. Announced in November 2021, the...

Thai commerce minister meets Chinese ambassador to boost agricultural exports
Regarding trade promotion activities, Suphajee will lead over 60 Thai entrepreneurs to participate in the China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai from November 4-6. This event will showcase high-quality Thai products and expand export...
Thailand's industrial sentiment rises as new government boosts confidence
BANGKOK: Thailand's industrial sentiment index rose for the first time in seven months in September, with confidence boosted by the government's quick efforts to put systems in place to allow new stimulus measures, the Federation of Thai...

Thai fashion exports soar to 220 billion baht as DIPROM boosts SME soft power
Three emerging trends shaping the future of Thai fashion Despite the challenges in the overall market, there remain significant opportunities for entrepreneurs to turn crises into growth, as Thailand’s fashion market continues to expand steadily....

Thailand, Laos Set USD 11 Billion Trade Target by 2027, Eye New Infrastructure to Boost Border Economy
In his first official visit abroad as Thailand’s prime minister, Anutin Charnvirakul pledged to deepen economic ties with neighboring Laos by setting an ambitious bilateral trade target of USD 11 billion by 2027, nearly doubling current levels....

Gamescom Asia x Thailand to Focus on Creating B2B Opportunities
La Valle described Southeast Asia as a fragmented but high-potential landscape, where cultural distance and market access still challenge cross-regional collaboration. The merger, she said, allows for the knowledge-sharing and networking necessary...

Thai military details border fence and patrol road, costing 8.66M baht per km
The Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters has disclosed the construction plan for a prefabricated concrete fence topped with razor wire along the Thailand-Cambodia border, accompanied by a patrol road. Specifications and costs: Razor wire, 45 cm...

Construction peril demands action
Accidents at large-scale construction sites in Thailand occur often -- only to quietly fade from public attention, leaving no trace of lasting accountability. A recent example is the sinkhole measuring 30m by 30m wide, with a depth of 50m, that...

Sultan Kudarat hosts major coffee events, strengthens global agri-industry ties
October 18, 2025 | 5:44pm SULTAN KUDARAT, Philippines — The province of Sultan Kudarat recently held three major coffee events, further establishing itself as a hub for the agri-industry and international collaboration. In line with its global...

Bangkok Süd M82 Schnellstraße startet Testbetrieb am 22 Oktober zur Entlastung der Rama 2 Route
Pendler auf der Rama-2 können ab dem 22. Oktober die neue Hochstraße M82 Bang Khun Thian–Ekkachai kostenlos testen – sie verspricht flüssigeren Verkehr in Richtung Süden. PATTAYA, Thailand – Der stellvertretende Premierminister und...

Notice issued to DHA coffee shop for ‘unlawfully using Thai café chain’s name’
KARACHI: A consumer court has issued a notice to a coffee shop located in the Defence Housing Authority (DHA) Phase-VIII on an application alleging that it is unlawfully using the name of a Thailand-based café chain. The court has summoned the...

Thailand launches new insurance strategy roadmap
Bangkok (VNA) – Thailand’s Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC) is launching a new strategic roadmap to strengthen Thailand's non-life insurance sector, aiming to address rising disaster risks and the growing challenges of an ageing...